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The major quantities of snow we have here have caused problems – living in the bottom of a valley may be pretty, but in these icy conditions it has made it almost impossible to drive places and I STILL haven’t got everything ready for Christmas… H-E-L-P !!!
Today I rediscovered that necessity is the mother of invention. I wanted to do a little more decorating before family arrives at the end of the week. I couldn’t get out to the shops to buy stuff so had to make do with what I found here.
Here without further ado is a (very) quick tutorial on some (very) easy door decorations.
First find a silver beech tree. Cut a few of its beautiful weeping branches and if necessary let them dry out.
If you have silver paint for this bit, it’s ideal. Being unable to get out to the shops, etc etc, I made do with some white paint and some glitter. I found it looked prettier if I used very little paint and left a lot of the natural branch colour showing. While the paint was still wet, my willing helper (thank you, young man!) scattered glitter all over the whole kitchen the painted branches.
While all of this dried properly (and the person who shall remain nameless swept up!) I grabbed a hammer and thumped a couple of nails into the top ledge of the door frame. This only makes small holes and they will never be seen. Now I simply draped the branches over the doorway, using the nails to keep everything in place. Once the branches were set as I wanted them I attached a few tiny pearl and silver wired baubles, left overs from past years’ decorating!
Et voila! Instant decoration for zero cost, and very little time.
I was so pleased with the effect that having done this door in the dining room, I went on and applied the same treatment to two doorways in the entrance hall.
Thank you so much for all the amazing comments on my pictures in the last post. Several people used the word “magical”, but the real magic for me comes from the warmth and spontaneity of your wonderful contributions to my blog.[blank]
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These are my kind of decorations – I love foraged treasures and have discovered spray glitter which makes it so easy. Your home looks stunning yet restrained and your doorway in the previous post is perfect. All an inspiration!x
What a lovely idea! Not this year, but maybe next… thanks for sharing.
Hello to you from the top of a hill in Brittany !!
I have the same problem but in reverse – can't get down or up the hill when its bad.
I spent part of my day making door wreaths from the greenery in my garden.
Have a look.
Bonsoir.
It is so rewarding to make do with what you have when you have to. No hassle getting to the shops, just blissful creativity at it's best. Beautiful.
Anne xx
Love what you have done, beautiful xx
Wow unique decoration, this is the real creative.
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I love the decorations! That is my type of decor: free, natural, and beautiful!
Brittany
https://www.prettyhandygirl.com
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oh my goodness this is making me miss the snow so much…it DOES look magical…I agree. The decorations you made are beautiful and your tree…LOVE it!
So pretty! With a home like yours, I'd happy be snowed in 🙂
So, so beautiful!
Clever girl!!!
Wow, that turned out beautifully! I love using sticks as decor. Right now I am moving around a lot, and cannot decorate each place I live in. My solution…sticks in wine bottles! Works every time.
I just stumbled across your blog for the first time and thought I would say hello! I looked through a few of your posts and love your style.
I'm a blogger as well, about the world of art, but my history is in interior design and fashion. I love to hear what people are saying! Hope we get to see more of each other in the future.
Bethany
http://www.DirksenDabbles.com
Your decorations are beautiful and the pictures of your home in the snow truly magical, like your living in a snow globe or a Christmas card.
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas.
That was a nifty piece of decorating, with added in-built comb for anyone tall coming through the door. Handy! 🙂
I love how creative you are and are able to make do in the prettiest of ways! I'll send you a shoval for Christmas!
Beautiful!
I've done the same thing using coniphers!!!
It is so satisfing and beautiful.
Kisses.
Fra
This is beautiful! I am your newest follower.
Sherry
Bonjour Sharon- I just wanted to call past & wish you & your family a wonderful white christmas!
I love your decoration here- from weather issues creativity blossoms!!
I totally understand this from our english countryside!
We now have an entire house of wollen pompom decorations- gorgeous!!
So…happy holidays….have fun…
Melissa x
I think this will even outshine MOTH's next Christmas craft post dear Sharon – great job!
Millie ^_^
Nice outfit!Beautiful dog:)
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